Date: Sunday, May 18, 1997 Place: NBA Entertainment Studios, Secaucus, N.J. The Spurs appeared to be a team taking a big step backwards in 1997 – perhaps all the way out of San Antonio. After David Robinson missed much of the season with a broken hand, the Spurs floundered to a 20-62 record – worst […]
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Jerry West’s new autobiography is receiving much critical acclaim because of the way he describes the inner demons, “murderous thoughts,” deep anger and self-esteem issues that helped fuel his journey from childhood poverty into an illustrious NBA career. But one item really interesting at the end of “West: My Charmed, Tormented Life” details his idea of […]
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Basketball icon Larry Bird helped put his hometown of French Lick, Ind., on the map during his playing career. But it appears they have forgotten about “The Hick from French Lick” much sooner than you might expect. The prodigal son’s last name was misspelled in a recent advertisement for his hometown. (Hat tip: Sportress of […]
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Spurs assistant general manager Dennis Lindsey remains the most likely person in the Spurs’ organizational structure to get a promotion with another team. Lindsey is one of four finalists for the vacant Toronto Raptors’ general manager position after having been mentioned for several positions around the league in the last several seasons. Lindsey is one […]
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It might not have been as intense as the “Jimmermania” that is sweeping through Sacramento after the Kings selected Jimmer Fredette. But George Hill’s return to Indianapolis to join the Pacers touched off a new wave of excitement in that city as well Monday afternoon as the Pacers formally introduced a prodigal son returning to Indiana’s […]
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Miami president Pat Riley was quick to jump to the defense of embattled star forward LeBron James. After the Heat’s unceremonious six-game series loss in the NBA Finals to Dallas, James’ image has been taking a beating — particularly after he averaged 3.0 points per game and shot 31.8 percent in the fourth quarter against […]
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Former Spurs guard and former Phoenix coach Terry Porter could be resurfacing in the NBA on a reconfigured coaching staff with the Indiana Pacers. The Indianapolis Star reported that Porter and former Los Angeles Lakers assistant Frank Hamblen are leading candidates to join the staff of Frank Vogel with the Pacers. Indiana general manager Larry […]
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At his best, Shaquille O’Neal was the most dominant force in NBA history. When O’Neal was in shape and committed, he was unlike any player to ever play basketball. At his physical peak, he was a physical force of nature like we’ve never seen before. He was like Wilt Chamberlain with an extra 25-30 pounds […]
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In the span of a month, Dirk Nowitzki and LeBron James have come a long way. One is Larry Bird, the other Michael Jordan. Wait a few weeks, though, and something else will happen. Either Nowitzki or James will lose, and the reaction will be harsh as one of them returns to what he was before.
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Dirk Nowitzki has been the best player so far in the NBA playoffs. With all due respect to Zach Randolph, LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Derrick Rose, Nowitzki has set the tone to lead Dallas to three convincing series victories over Portland, the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City. But even with his great accomplishments, it […]
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